By Grape

There is certainly a nod to Burgundy, with the hallmark ethereal perfume and notes of spice and woodsmoke; but this is enhanced >

The ultimate 'Cape blend' of 57% syrah and 43% pinotage, matured in the finest French oak for 18 months. This big, bold >

From the Malbec capital of Argentina; Mendoza's Uco Valley, El Salvaje has the composure and depth of flavour that few producers >

Portugal is making a real name recently for warm, vibrant, fruit-forward reds. A blend of traditional port grapes, but fresh >

Deep purple colour with aromas of red fruits, chocolate and coffee beans, bursting with red and black cherry flavours and >

*Please note, that the wine label on this bottle is in very poor condition and the foil capsules have also been damaged. >

On the nose very meaty and savoury, black fruit with notes of mushrooms, forest floor and winter spice in fact it is such >

This vintage has enjoyed extended cellaring at the chateau and is drinking beautifully right now. This 20 year old wine >

"On pouring you are immediately reminded that this wine has been maturing for quite some time, the colour is brick red, >

One of Simon Hoggart's favoured vintages of Musar and, on its release in 2009, he applauded in these pages its 'immense >

Their Gran Reserva comes from Bodegas Urbinas best grapes. From vines with a minimum age of 20 years. Great depth and intensity >

Bound together with a cloak of uber-fine tannin and an electric, mineral infused core, this Riserva is both sensual, polished >

"Comes from a cracking vintage and, sadly, there ain't much left and the price is steeper than I would have liked. But if >

Sophisticated and distinctly perfumed and with an almost hedonisticly exotic, aromatic character. Dark fruit, coulis flavours >

On the nose, sweet spice, black cherry and blackberry. On the palate, soft tannins with hints of mushroom and truffles on >

Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon blend. Dark cherries, tar, smoke and liquorice flesh out impressively in the glass. Blackberry >

Given the age, there is remarkable freshness here. Luscious and juicy with exotically-spiced black berry flavours. Very >

Beautifully scented, offering violets and red berry aromas together with a smooth, silky palate, firm yet soft tannins and >

Hubert Lignier's Chambolle combines elegance with fine structure on the palate. Very complex bouquet with liquorice, flora, >

Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon blend with alluring aromas of plum, cherry, savoury spice and cedar. Lovely dark >

Complex aromas of redcurrant, flowers, pepper and spices. Dense and silky but juicy too, the fruit is a great match for >

"A blend of Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre. The extra bottle age has softened the tannins and given an earthy, meaty, mushroomy, >

Château Ramafort Medoc 2010 is undoubtedly my "Claret of the Year". Many of you astute Bordeaux buyers will have noticed >